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Emerson Board of Trustees announce policy on ‘institutional neutrality and mutual respect’
As part of a wave of announcements heading into the new school year, the Emerson College Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a policy on institutional neutrality and mutual respect earlier this month. The board’s statement comes amid continued campus tension due to the arrests of 118 student protesters in April...
Red Sox-Yankees Alex Verdugo Trade Taking Turn For Worse In New York
Outfielder Alex Verdugo crossed enemy lines after the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees agreed on a four-player trade this past offseason, giving the centerpiece of the 2020 Mookie Betts deal a clean slate in the Big Apple. So far, no good for the clean-shaven, pinstripe-wearing Verdugo, who's failure...
GoFundMe created for 20-year-old killed in fatal motorcycle crash in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Family and friends of a 20-year-old from North Smithfield, who died after he lost control of his bike in Woonsocket, are raising money for his funeral expenses. Joseph Rossi died on Saturday, August 24 while he was driving his motorcycle on Truman Drive in Woonsocket...
Harvard is up to the challenge, Garber says
With the start of the fall semester fast approaching and the memory of a contentious 2023-24 academic year still fresh, the Gazette sat down with the University’s new president, Alan Garber, to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. Garber, who was appointed on an interim basis in January and affirmed as the University’s leader earlier this month, expressed optimism about the excellence and character of Harvard students — evidenced by a record number of Rhodes Scholars last year and more recently by success at the Paris Olympics — and the desire of the community to come together despite differences. He also noted that discord around national and global events, including the Gaza war, is not going away, and that part of a university’s role in the world is to teach those with conflicting beliefs to exchange views by listening as well as talking. This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
The 10th annual Overdose Awareness event in Gardner is Wednesday: why you should go
The loss of a loved one to a drug overdose has a long-lasting effect on families. Still, the International Overdose Awareness Day event gives those families a safe space to speak up about the issue and destigmatize addiction. Overdose victims will be memorialized at the annual International Overdose Awareness Day and Night event at Monument Park on Wednesday, Aug. 28, beginning at 6:30 p.m. ...
Town Boards Frown On Proposed Zoning Change To Create Community Housing At Former Junkyard
The latest attempt at creating attainable year-round housing on Nantucket faces a steep, uphill climb through the island’s municipal government process. Citizen articles on the warrant for September’s Special Town Meeting that would allow a proposed attainable housing development on Woodland Drive have received negative recommendations from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Nantucket Planning and Economic Development Commission, and Planning Board. Most recently, the articles, submitted by Stephen Maury to change the zoning at 13 and 13a Woodland Drive to allow for greater density and alter the sewer map, were criticized by some members of the Affordable Housing Trust.
Fire/EMS Logs 08/16 – 08/22/2024
6:34 AM: Investigation – Chief Michael Cassidy, Assistant Chief Brian Kelley, Deputy Alan Greendale, Ladder 1, and Engines 1, 2, 3, and 4 responded to an alarm activation on Hopping Brook Road. 10:55 AM: Medical – Assistant Chief Brian Kelley and the ambulance responded to a medical emergency on...
Jayson Tatum spotted at Cambridge community BBQ event
Large crowds gathered at Green Rose Heritage Park in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Sunday for a community-wide cook-off, and among them was a certain Boston Celtics star. Cambridge Police spotted Jayson Tatum at the 5th Annual Everybody Gotta Eat BBQ Cook-Off, snapping a photo with the Celtics player. The free event,...
Welcome our newest members of the MetroWest Medical Center team!
Welcome to our newest members of the MetroWest Medical Center team! Are you looking for a new position in the healthcare field? MetroWest Medical Center is looking for passionate individuals to join our team! Go here to see our many opportunities: https://www.mwmc.com/careers.
MetroWest Medical Center podiatry residents attend Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Annual Residency Fair
MetroWest Medical Center podiatry residents Viet Dieu (L) and Kamden Merwede (R) recently attended the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Annual Residency Fair in Ohio where they met students and spoke about our residency program.
Taunton teen's death moves family to help others
TAUNTON, MASS. (WJAR) — JJ Facey, 18, was headed into his first collegiate season at Framingham State University when his family got a call that would change their lives forever. The call prompted the Facey family to hit the road and head up to campus. Moments after the call,...
North Smithfield woman, Providence man arrested in separate incidents by state police
NORTH PROVIDENCE — At 2:33 p.m., Rhode Island State Troopers detained Jennifer Hedquist, 36, of North Smithfield, on a charge of Domestic Disorderly Conduct following a traffic stop on Mineral Spring Avenue. The arrest warrant, issued by the Providence Police Department, resulted in Hedquist being processed at the Lincoln...
Two-vehicle crash Aug. 24 in Milford kills Hopkinton motorcycle operator, 43
MILFORD — A Hopkinton man has died after a crash involving a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon on Cedar Street near an on-ramp to Interstate 495, according to police. Police on Monday identified the man as Rafael De Almeida Sousa, 43. The Milford Police and Fire departments responded to Cedar Street (Route 85) at 4:33...
Ready for the bell: School opens in Worcester today
WORCESTER — It's back to school this week, with schools opening several districts in Central Massachusetts. In Worcester, Grades 1 through 12 return on Monday, with Thursday the first day for kindergarten and prekindergarten pupils. More: Central Mass. rookie teachers looking to make an immediate difference More: When does school start in Worcester County this year? Check the full list More: A look inside Doherty High: Worcester's most expensive school is ready for new students More: Back to cool: Busy time at Millbury barbershop as school opening nears This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Ready for the bell: School opens in Worcester today
Drivers warned of strict crackdown that’s already issued 37k tickets – you could pay over $250 & need to take a class
DESPITE law enforcement officials’ best efforts, distracted drivers have continued to rack up tickets at an alarming rate. Now, officials in one state are vowing to crack down on illegal driving habits, and letting drivers know this is their final warning. Massachusetts launched its distracted driving law on February 23, 2020. The law, dubbed Hands-Free […]
Dorchester Community Shaken by Fatal Shooting, Boston Police Seek Witnesses
Tragedy struck Dorchester last night when a man was found with life-threatening gunshot wounds at 519 Washington Street. According to a statement from the Boston Police Department, officers arrived at approximately 9:58 PM in response to reports of a shooting. The adult male victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.
Bob Cousy shares how he became the first 'flashy' player in the NBA: “I was just a show-off by nature, blessed with a lot of God-given skills"
Bob Cousy once revealed what made him the first flashy player in the NBA despite that not being a playing style liked by coaches around the league.
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